1970 Toyota Corolla vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 362 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 641 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 481 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Toyota Corolla | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Toyota | Chevrolet |
Model | Corolla | Corvette |
Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1166 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 424 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 575 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1461 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4435 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1244 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |